WOLCOTT, Colo. — Freshman Kathrine Vynne fired a 3-under 69 in Monday’s opening round of the Golfweek Red Sky Classic, helping the Little Rock Women’s Golf team into solid positioning with two rounds to play.
 
After 18 holes, Little Rock is tied for fourth with UC Irvine at 1-over 289, just one stroke behind third-place Kansas and eight strokes off the lead, held by Sacramento State (-7). Laursen is also tied for fourth on the individual leaderboard following a round that included five birdies and 11 pars.
 
Fellow freshman Elvira Flodstrom is tied for 20^th after a round of even 72. Flodstrom birdied three holes on the front nine and another late in the round. Fehild Graesel – returning from an injury that forced her out of last week’s event – is tied for 34^th after a 2-over 74 with five birdies. Eleonore Aernouts is also tied for 34^th at 2-over 74.
 
Anna Dawson finished the opening round tied for 46^th after a 3-over 75. The senior made three birdies and dropped in an eagle on the 14^th hole. The Trojans will tee off the second round Tuesday at 11:10 am local time, 12:10 pm CST.